A massive layoff after a successful career in Radio left Todd Studer with a critical choice to make, was this the time to start his own business? Todd and Vivian discuss what it was like to make that decision, especially later in his career, how pressure makes you hyper-focused and living life in forward motion.   Unpacking this episode min by min:1:55- Introducing Todd Studer 3:10-  About The Studios on S 4th Street4:04- Todd's past radio career led to a layoff6:16- The way things begin is seldom how they end up; failure is a baseline 7:52- Going from painting houses and radio to being self-employed8:05- The difference between working for yourself and growing a business8:20- Growing a business is not just adding things to your to-do list9:42- Focus under pressure led to being hyper-focused10:56- Feeling jaded with the layoff led to starting a business12:07- Technology has allowed more possibilities in podcast recording anywhere12:43- Now is the time to start a podcast13:30- How do you decide to make a move from employment to owning your own business13:55- Comfort can hold you back15:00- Letting go of perfection when stepping out on your own, failure is the base-line 15:42- Meeting your client's needs and how Todd works with new clients17:42- Designing your destiny allows for fulfillment and impact19:30- The feeling of seeing your name on the door 20:00- The impact of turning 50 and losing a parent21:00- The dreams that drive us toward success23:57 -Starting or growing a new business idea at age 5027:00- Life has to be lived in forward motion If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at [email protected] Related Episodes:#2 The 3 most important pieces of advice that will directly impact your entrepreneurial experienceVivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - [email protected] Todd Studer:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Studios-On-South-4th-101523482630570Website - https://www.studioson4th.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddstuderproductions/Tandem Works Team:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/Email the team: [email protected] FREE RESOURCES Tandem Works Circle for Marketing, Facebook Group all about marketing for small biz ownersJoin our weekly email HERE for Next-level advice, a little accountability, and out-of-the-box ideas delivered to your inbox. Riding Tandem with Vivian KvamA podcast from Tandem WorksEmail the team: [email protected] 

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